The students read the Polish legend “The Legend of the White Eagle” in form of a script which describes the formation of Poland. They get familiarized with (Polish) national symbols and the concepts of tribe, nation and emblem and learn about the common cultural roots of Slavic nations. Furthermore, they gain an insight into six foreign languages by analyzing short parts of the legend in these languages.

The general aim of this activity is to bring learners to reflect about their reactions when confronted with national stereotypes. The teacher will carry out a session of brainstorming by asking questions about stereotypes.